'New normal': UK grid poised for first coal-free week since Industrial Revolution

James Murray
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Grid operator confirms no coal plants scheduled to come online before 2pm this afternoon, meaning UK is set to complete a week without coal power

The UK electricity grid is poised to complete its first coal-free week since the Industrial Revolution, with the country completing 165 hours and counting without coal power. National Grid Electricity...

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